BAN vs NED 3rd T20I Highlights: Bangladesh Clinch Series 2-0 After Rain Washout In Final Match

BAN vs NED 3rd T20I Highlights: Bangladesh wrapped up their three-match T20I series against the Netherlands with a 2-0 victory after the final game in Sylhet was abandoned due to rain on Wednesday. Having already secured the series in the second match, the hosts made five changes to their lineup as part of their build-up to the upcoming T20 Asia Cup, set to begin on September 9 in the UAE.

The home side were batting strongly at 164 for 4 in 18.2 overs when the weather intervened for the second time, ending any chance of a result. Skipper Litton Das led the charge with a sparkling 73 off 46 deliveries, marking his second half-century of the series. His fifty came off just 27 balls, highlighted by a towering six against left-arm spinner Daniel Doram over deep mid-wicket.

The innings was not without disruptions. First, an 11-minute floodlight failure halted play, followed by a 35-minute rain delay. Still, Bangladesh's momentum remained intact until the Dutch bowlers fought back. Tim Pringle dismissed Towhid Hridoy for nine, before pacer Kyle Klein swung the game briefly with two wickets in three balls, removing Litton and Shamim Hossain (21).

Despite the setback, Bangladesh's lower order held firm. Nurul Hasan remained unbeaten on 22 while Jaker Ali contributed 20 not out, their partnership worth 42 runs when rain forced the players off for good. Match officials eventually abandoned the contest, confirming Bangladesh's 2-0 series triumph. Litton's aggregate of 145 runs earned him the player-of-the-series award.

AS IT HAPPENED- Highlights

21:19 PM IST: That's it! No result as rain plays spoilsport.

20:08 PM IST: Rain plays spoilsport once again in Sylhet. A light drizzle over the past few minutes gradually turned heavier, prompting the ground staff to spring into action, rushing to cover the square and protect the playing surface. BAN are now at 164/4 (18.2) after 18.2 overs of play.

19:43 PM IST: 15 overs gone, Bangladesh are now at 127/4. Litton Das was dismissed on 73. With Nurul Hasan and Jaker Ali at the crease now, the hopes of a 200+ score have faded but it's not entirely impossible as it looks.

19:25 PM IST: 12 overs gone, Bangladesh are now at 109/2. The quest for a 200+ score is very much in contention, with Litton Das entering in his 70s.

19:07 PM IST: 9 overs done and dusted and Bangladesh are currently batting on 82/2. Litton Das did manage to completely his fifty but Tom Pringle removed Towhid Hridoy for just 9. Shamim Hossain has joined Das at the crease and the run-rate has gone down below 10.

6:50 PM IST: End of powerplay, Bangladesh are now at 67/1. Litton Das is inching towards his fifty. After the re-start, the run-rate has dipped a bit, but the Bangla Tigers easily look strong for a 200+ score.

6:42 PM IST: Good news from the centre! The covers are coming off finally. I think we won't be waiting for long for the resumption.

6:30 PM IST: Well, the covers are still in place and we are seeing steady rain as of now. The wait continues for the match to resume.

6:12 PM IST: Rain has stopped play in Sylhet for now! The players have rushed back to the pavilion. The entire square is under covers now. We are in for another delay. BAN are currently batting at 60/1 after 4.1 overs of play. Litton Das is batting on 42, while his partner Towhid Hridoy is on 3.

5:55 PM IST: Bangladesh are going bonkers now! They are going above 13 runs per over but have lost opener Saif Hassan. Kyle Klein got the breakthrough for Oranje. 50 is up for the home-side and Litton Das looks in absolute punishing mood. BAN are now at 51/1 after 3.4 overs of play. There's a slight delay in Sylhet as the floodlights at one of the stadium end have gone off.

5:40 PM IST: Bangladesh off to a decent start with Litton Das and Saif Hassan. The Bangla Tigers are currently at 17/0 after 2 overs of play.

5:15 PM IST: Netherlands have won the toss and elected to bowl first. They'll be looking to end the series on a positive note.

Squads

Bangladesh Squad: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das(w/c), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nasum Ahmed, Nurul Hasan, Saif Hassan, Taskin Ahmed.

Netherlands Squad: Max ODowd, Vikramjit Singh, Scott Edwards(w/c), Noah Croes, Cedric de Lange, Teja Nidamanuru, Sikander Zulfiqar, Sebastiaan Braat, Aryan Dutt, Daniel Doram, Paul van Meekeren, Ben Fletcher, Kyle Klein, Tim Pringle, Shariz Ahmad.